As a novelist, anger and despair — and we might as well throw in angst, drama and life itself — all of that stuff bumps me into storytelling mode. When I read the newspaper these days, or Facebook and Twitter, it’s evident. I get the sense we…

Most restaurant versions of Orange Peel Chicken are often deep-fried, or if not that, then coated in flour and sautéed in oil until it drips with it. But there’s a way to create a healthy version of Orange Chicken at home. There’s a neat…

Cod is one of those overlooked foods that shouldn’t be because it can be so fantastically satisfying. Seriously. Cod is not just for fish and chips. Think of it as one of your weeknight quickies. Easy to prepare, almost always available at the grocery…

Take a step away from traditional lamb stew with this Middle Eastern version that gets its character from aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, ginger and cinnamon. Although lamb, as a tough red meat, needs some time to braise in the liquid — and in the process, infuse the…

Hi. My name is Moro. I am a Shiba Inu puppy. There’s a meme that went viral on the Internet about another Shiba Inu like me, a dog they call “Doge.” The meme shows pictures of this yellow dog with lots of silly words scribbled all over…

Olives are not only good for making olive oil. Braising them with chicken, lemon juice and wine releases their buttery essence and their salt tenderizes the chicken as it simmers. This recipe pairs two: the salty black Kalamata and the meaty green Castelvetrano. The…

Southeast France is home to what is familiarly known as the Provence region. Food preparation in Provence is typically rustic and simple. At its heart are herbs, garlic, olive oil and fresh vegetables to sweeten and flavor meats cooked alongside them. Wine, typically white and dry,…

Fall is the perfect time of year to begin roasting meats again, and a great way to enliven a dish is with fruit. Plums are some of the tastiest, most resilient fruits that can withstand high heat. Firm and juicy, plums retain their texture and form even…